Potato Latkes With Hot-Smoked Salmon

By á-174942

Ingredients

• SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
• 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled
• 1 large yellow onion peeled, end trimmed, halved lengthwise and root removed
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying
• Poached Eggs (see recipe)
• Hot-Smoked Salmon (see recipe)

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.

Using the julienne attachment for a mandoline, slice the potatoes and onion on the thinnest possible setting (paper-thin).

In a large bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and onion and toss to thoroughly combine. Transfer the mixture to a colander set inside a larger bowl to drain off the excess liquid.

In a large fry pan over medium heat, warm 1/2 inch of olive oil. Working in batches, drop the batter (about 1/3 cup for each latke) into the oil, pressing down on the mixture with the back of a spatula. Cook until the latkes are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Using a slotted spatula, transfer the latkes to the prepared baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven while cooking the remaining latkes.

Serve as soon as the last batch is cooked; latkes stay crisp only a few minutes. Transfer the latkes to individual plates. Top each latke with a poached egg and accompany with hot-smoked salmon.

This recipe yields about 12 latkes.